Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tappahannock, VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Tappahannock, VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 01m at 2:32 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:09 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8635881
Common Questions About Tides

Tappahannock, VA Tides - Sep 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:021.96:272.112:420.512:450.46:377:37Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:511.87:182.11:370.51:360.46:387:35Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:451.88:152.12:380.62:340.46:397:34Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:491.79:222.13:440.63:390.46:407:32Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed10:001.810:342.24:520.54:480.46:407:31Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:101.911:392.35:540.45:540.36:417:29Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:122.06:520.36:570.26:427:28Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:382.41:092.27:470.27:570.16:437:26New Moon8Sat
9Sun1:342.42:042.38:380.18:540.06:447:25New Moon9Sun
10Mon2:262.42:552.49:250.09:470.06:457:23New Moon10Mon
11Tue3:152.33:432.410:100.010:370.16:457:22Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:022.24:312.410:530.111:280.26:467:20Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:492.15:202.311:380.26:477:18Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:372.06:092.212:220.412:250.46:487:17Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:261.96:582.11:180.51:150.56:497:15First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:161.87:492.02:140.62:070.66:507:14First Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:101.78:462.03:120.73:030.76:517:12First Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:141.69:501.94:100.74:030.86:517:11First Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:221.710:501.95:050.75:020.76:527:09Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:191.711:402.05:540.75:550.76:537:07Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:061.86:380.66:430.66:547:06Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:232.012:481.97:180.57:300.66:557:04Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:032.11:272.07:560.58:130.56:567:03Full Moon23Sun
24Mon1:422.12:042.18:320.48:540.46:577:01Full Moon24Mon
25Tue2:192.12:402.29:060.39:330.46:577:00Full Moon25Tue
26Wed2:552.13:152.29:400.310:110.46:586:58Full Moon26Wed
27Thu3:322.13:512.310:140.310:500.46:596:57Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:112.04:312.310:500.311:330.47:006:55Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:542.05:152.311:310.37:016:53Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:411.96:052.312:230.512:200.47:026:52Third Quarter30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8635881)

Common Questions About Tappahannock, VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Tappahannock, VA today?

Slack tide in Tappahannock, VA is approximately 5:20 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Tappahannock, VA?

Tappahannock, VA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Tappahannock, VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Tappahannock, VA?

Tide predictions for Tappahannock, VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Tappahannock, VA?

Tide data for Tappahannock, VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8635881. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8635881.

What is the moon phase in Tappahannock, VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Tappahannock, VA is First Quarter (48% illuminated). This places Tappahannock, VA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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